Unit 10 You’re supposed to shake hands.Section Bbe comfortable talking with foreignersHow to behave at the tablee.g. My cousin went to America, and she said that learning basic table manners was her biggest challenge. She never knew what she was supposed to do at the dinner table. 2a What do you know about customs in foreign countries? What do you think is the biggest challenge when visiting a foreign country? 2b Read the letter and answer the questions. 1. Why is Lin Yue in France? She is an exchange student. 2. Does she enjoy staying with her host family? How do you know? Yes, she does. Because they go out of their way to make her feel at home.3. How does she feel about making mistakes when she speaks French? It doesn't worry her like it used to. 4. What is the biggest challenge she is facing ？ Learning how to behave at the dinner table. 1. Making mistakes in French used to make Lin Yue nervous. 2. It was quite hard for her to feel good about speaking French. 3. The host family tried very hard to help Lin Yue. 4. Lin Yue has slowly learned how to be like her French friends.2c Read the sentences and replace the underlined words with the phrases in the box. went out of their way, be comfortable (doing)gradually gotten used to being, (something) worry (someone)be comfortableworrywent out of their waygradually gotten used to beingDosDon’tsYou’re expected to put your bread on the table. You’re not supposed to put your bread on your plate. 2d Review the passage and make notes about French customs in the chart. You are not supposed to eat anything with your hands except bread, not even fruit. You are supposed to say, “That was delicious.” if you don't want any food....
